Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived in Beijing Wednesday afternoon, starting a four-day state visit as guest of President Hu Jintao.

During his stay in Beijing, Susilo will hold talks with Hu and meet with Premier Wen Jiabao, according to diplomatic sources.

A series of agreements on economic, trade and cultural cooperation were expected to be signed after the two presidents' meeting on Thursday.

Besides Beijing, Susilo, who was accompanied by a 100-member delegation, will also visit Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong Province.

China and Indonesia agreed to forge a strategic cooperative partnership during Hu's visit to Indonesia last April.

Hu raised a seven-point proposal while meeting Susilo in Jakarta, vowing to strengthen strategic consultation, expand economic and trade ties and promote cooperation in culture, education, sports and tourism.

(Xinhua News Agency July 28, 2005)